Payroll Administrator

Kpa Recruitment Ltd; Wellington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Payroll system exposure

Career development

Employee well-being scheme

Job summary

Kpa Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Data Administrator to join the Payroll team. You will input and maintain payroll data, manage absences, and support fleet administration. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and proactive administrative support within payroll.

The position offers learning and development opportunities, with exposure to payroll systems and processes, and a professional working environment. Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00, with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or payroll-related data handling.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Numerical data handling with analytical mindset.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain payroll-related data accurately.
• Record staff absences and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Manage payroll emails and direct communications.
• File and maintain electronic documents in MS Office.
• Support fleet administration and fuel card management.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll records.
• Provide general administrative support to the Payroll Team.
• Communicate professionally with employees and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Telephone manner

Independent working

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday: 08:30-17:00

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Data Administrator to join our clients Payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working with data and has a keen eye for accuracy.

You will be responsible for maintaining employee records, inputting payroll-related data, and providing administrative support across various payroll and fleet administration activities. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn, develop, and build a career within payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately input and maintain payroll-related data and figures.
• Record and monitor employee absences, ensuring information is accurate and matches payroll records.
• Manage and organise payroll email inboxes, responding to queries and directing communications appropriately.
• File and maintain electronic documents using Microsoft Office applications.
• Support fleet administration activities, including organising and managing fuel cards.
• Ensure payroll records and administration processes are maintained accurately and confidentially.
• Assist with general administrative duties to support the Payroll Team.
• Communicate professionally with employees and stakeholders via telephone and email.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous administration experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work confidently with numerical data.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

  What We Offer

  • Opportunity to learn and develop within a professional Payroll Team.
  • Supportive working environment with ongoing training.
  • Valuable exposure to payroll processes and systems.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Access to employee well-being scheme

  If you are a proactive administrator who enjoys working with data, has excellent organisational skills, and is looking for an opportunity to develop within payroll, we would love to hear from you.